In 2024, Forbes showcased the culinary, mixological, and entrepreneurial brilliance of industry leaders like Fawn Weaver of Uncle Nearest, Michelin Star Chef Michael Mina, and YouTube sensation Emma Chamberlain. Dive into the innovative world of Eleven Madison Park’s new cocktails at Clemente Bar, the historic charm of New Orleans’ Sazerac Bar, and the future of rare whiskey trading with Baxus. From building billion-dollar empires to crafting legendary cocktails, this video offers a masterclass in success and creativity in the business of food, beverage, and beyond.
0:00 How Uncle Nearest Founder Fawn Weaver Built a Billion-Dollar Whiskey Business
15:02 Inside Eleven Madison Park’s New Chef-Inspired Cocktail Bar
20:49 From RXBAR to David: Peter Rahal’s New Protein ‘Masterpiece’
26:36 How Jersey Mike’s Owner Built A $6 Billion Empire
39:43 The Hotel Bar Illuminating New Orleans’ Rich Cocktail History
46:10 How Michelin Star Chef Michael Mina Built A Restaurant Empire
1:11:03 Bourbon & Blockchain: The Future Of Rare Whiskey Trading
1:19:36 Secrets of New Orleans’ Sazerac Bar: Historic Cocktails and Legendary Tales
1:23:42 Emma Chamberlain On Turning YouTube Stardom Into A Creative Coffee Empire
1:49:27 How Tales Of The Cocktail Is Shaping The Future Of The Hospitality Industry
1:52:03 How Two College Roommates Built Multimillion-Dollar Snack Company Smackin’
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